Gold
In a financial landscape increasingly defined by "profound and acute uncertainty," global investors are stampeding towards gold, propelling the precious metal to unprecedented highs. As of October 17, 2025, a complex interplay of financial vulnerabilities, escalating geopolitical tensions, and trade disputes has ignited a historic rally, solidifying gold&
Economic Slowdown
The U.S. economy is showing significant signs of deceleration, with the Conference Board's latest estimates pointing to a sharp slowdown in growth during the third quarter of 2025. According to their October 16, 2025, update, real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to expand by a mere
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C. – The Federal Reserve's arduous battle against inflation is facing an unexpected and persistent challenger: tariffs. Recent comments from a chorus of Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, reveal growing concern that the gradual, yet undeniable, pass-through of tariff costs into consumer prices is significantly complicating
Gold
October 17, 2025 - As global inflationary pressures continue their tenacious grip on economies worldwide, precious metals gold and silver are emerging as increasingly attractive havens for investors seeking to safeguard their purchasing power. Despite earlier hopes of a sustained cool-down, inflation has demonstrated its "sticky" nature, with
Gold
In a financial landscape increasingly defined by volatility and apprehension, investors are flocking to the time-honored safe havens of gold and silver, driving both precious metals to unprecedented price levels. As of October 17, 2025, gold has soared past the $4,300 per troy ounce mark, while silver has breached
Goldman Sachs
New York, NY – October 17, 2025 – Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has issued a highly bullish outlook on gold, predicting a potential "Nixon-era spike" in prices that could see the precious metal soar to unprecedented levels. The firm's analysis points to a structurally strong and sustained
SF FedViews
San Francisco, CA – October 16, 2025 – The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed) today released its latest SF FedViews publication, authored by Executive Vice President and Director of Research Sylvain Leduc. The report delivers a critical assessment of the U.S. economy, highlighting an intricate landscape of uneven
SF FedViews
The Federal Reserve is poised for a significant shift towards monetary policy easing, as revealed in the latest SF FedViews publication released today, October 16, 2025. Sylvain Leduc, Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, presented a nuanced economic assessment, highlighting an
SF FedViews
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's latest "SF FedViews" publication, released on October 16, 2025, offers a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting inconsistent progress on inflation and a discernibly softening labor market. This pivotal report, delivered by Sylvain Leduc, executive vice president
Italy
ROME – October 16, 2025 – Italy's battle against inflation appears to be entering a new phase of stability, as the latest data reveals a consistent annual consumer price index (CPI) in September 2025, following a notable dip in August. The Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) reported that the
Africa
Africa's economic landscape, from late 2024 through mid-2025, has been a testament to both remarkable resilience and persistent vulnerability. Despite a projected growth trajectory, the continent continues to grapple with a formidable array of global headwinds, most notably the erratic fluctuations in commodity prices. These price swings, impacting
Gold
October 16, 2025 – Gold and silver prices have surged to historic, unprecedented levels today, with gold breaching the $4,250 per ounce mark and silver nearing $54 per ounce. This dramatic rally is sending shockwaves through global financial markets, signaling a profound shift in investor sentiment driven by escalating geopolitical